Careers at Brookgreen Gardens
Be part of our "Simply Amazing" team!
For detailed information about available positions, please visit our job postings on Indeed, APGA, or AZA by searching for Brookgreen Gardens. Download our Brookgreen application here or pick one up at our Gardener's Cottage Ticket and Information Center.
✨ Come Be Part of the Magic! ✨
Join Our Nights of a Thousand Candles SEASONAL Team
From Thanksgiving weekend through the New Year, Brookgreen Gardens hosts one of the season’s most spectacular holiday events — Nights of a Thousand Candles! With twinkling lights, glowing candles, festive music, and warm drinks on crisp evenings, it’s an unforgettable experience—and you can help make it happen.
As our largest fundraising event of the year, Nights of a Thousand Candles supports Brookgreen’s mission while bringing holiday joy to thousands of guests.
We’re hiring seasonal team members:
- Hot Cocoa/Coffee Makers – Prepare large batches of hot cocoa and coffee to keep the holiday comfort flowing on chilly nights.
- Restroom Attendants – Help keep our restrooms clean, stocked, and welcoming throughout the evening.
- Parking Attendants – Give guests a friendly welcome and help keep arrivals moving smoothly.
🎁 Holiday magic to share: Seasonal staff receive two complimentary tickets to Nights of a Thousand Candles to share with family and friends.
Seasonal team members must be available to work all scheduled event nights, beginning the day after Thanksgiving through January 3.
Help us create memories that last long after the candles go out!
Full-Time Positions:
Manager of Safety and Risk Management: Join our team at Brookgreen Gardens as Manager of Safety and Risk Management and help protect our staff, volunteers, guests, collections, and property. This full-time role supervises our Shift Supervisors, coordinates safety training and emergency readiness, and oversees fire, security, and communications systems, with hands-on involvement in daily safety operations as needed. Ideal candidates are steady leaders with sound judgment and a welcoming approach to guest service. Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.
Director of Facilities and Maintenance: Brookgreen Gardens is seeking a full-time Director of Facilities and Maintenance to lead the team that keeps our buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles safe, reliable, and well maintained. This role plans and budgets for maintenance and capital needs, oversees renovation and contractor projects, and steps in on troubleshooting and repairs when needed. Ideal candidates are hands-on leaders with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and experience in facilities maintenance or the building trades. This role keeps the places our guests, volunteers, and staff rely on every day running well.
Part-Time Positions:
Historic Interpreter: Join Brookgreen Gardens as a part-time Historical Interpreter and help bring our stories to life. This engaging, guest-facing role is perfect for enthusiastic storytellers who love connecting with people and sparking curiosity. Whether guiding guests by boat or through the woods in open-air tour vehicles, you’ll share the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of the Lowcountry—rain or shine.
This part-time position requires flexibility, with a schedule of at least three full days per week (preferably four), up to 28 hours, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates are confident communicators with public-facing experience, enjoy working outdoors, and are comfortable driving large vehicles. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid South Carolina driver’s license are required.
Career Benefits at Brookgreen Gardens
At Brookgreen Gardens, we are committed to the health, well-being, and future security of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your overall wellness and work-life balance while helping you plan for the future. Here’s how we take care of our team:
- Health & Well-Being: Full-time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Brookgreen covering life insurance and disability benefits to ensure you and your family are protected.
- Work-Life Balance: Our generous paid time off (PTO) includes vacation, personal time, and sick leave, along with paid holidays, allowing you to take the necessary time to rest, recharge, and stay healthy.
- Retirement Planning: Both full-time and part-time employees can benefit from our 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions after one year of service, plus eligibility for discretionary year-end employer contributions (per plan guidelines).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access professional and personal support, including counseling, financial planning, and legal assistance through our EAP, available to both full-time and part-time employees.
- Orientation & Development: Our "Getting to Know Brookgreen" orientation and training programs ensure a smooth transition into our community, helping new team members quickly feel at home and aligned with our mission.
We believe that by supporting you, we help our entire organization thrive.
Additional Perks:
- Complimentary annual membership for you and your household.
- Free daily entrance to Huntington Beach State Park.
- Complimentary tickets for friends and family.
- Discounts on tickets, food venues, and our Keepsakes gift shop.
To Apply:
- Complete the Brookgreen application here or pick one up at our Gardener's Cottage Ticket and Information Center.
- Submit your application materials through one of the following methods:
- Email: Email your application, resume, and cover letter to human resources at hr@ brookgreen.org
- Fax: Fax your application, resume, and cover letter to 843-235-6039. Attn: Human Resources.
- Mail: Mail your application, resume, and cover letter to Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
Pre-employment screening, including drug testing and a background check, is required. Driver's license and credit checks may also be required.
Brookgreen Gardens is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.